FP&A Director #3213020

Job Title: FP&A Director

Location: Middletown, OH

Compensation: $170 – $190K Base Salary, salary commensurate with experience

Benefits: Full Comprehensive Package

On-site, Hybrid or Remote: On-Site

Job Type: Direct Hire

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Experience: 5+ Years

Industry: Engineering

Company Size: 30 - 70 Million dollar company

Keys to Job: Current FP&A work experience. Must have expertly lead the annual budgeting process and maintain accurate rolling forecasts, leveraging advanced Excel and dashboarding tools like Power BI or Tableau to deliver actionable insights and improve profitability. Building strong cross-departmental relationships and serving as a key ERP subject matter expert are critical for enhancing business processes and maintaining effective security frameworks. A proactive, analytical mindset combined with 5+ years of FP&A experience and an MBA in Finance. CFA, MBA or CPA's are preferred, Master’s Degree.

Job Description Overview

Our organization, a dynamic leader in the engineering services sector, seeks a seasoned Senior Financial Strategy Director to drive financial planning and analysis initiatives. This role collaborates with operations and accounting teams to support strategic growth. The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics, while leveraging technology to enhance business processes and foster cross-departmental partnerships in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree with significant business experience may be considered.
• CPA or CFA certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within engineering, industrial, or professional services sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with exceptional skills in Excel for data analysis and modeling.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their application in improving business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, coordinating with all departments to compile comprehensive financial plans and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain monthly rolling forecasts, including cash flow projections, and provide detailed variance analyses to track performance against projections.
• Design and manage a performance metrics dashboard to deliver actionable insights for operational and financial decision-making.
• Analyze business data to offer strategic recommendations for improving profitability and operational efficiency.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization to support integrated financial strategies.
• Oversee the security framework and configuration of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, ensuring robust data integrity and access controls.
• Serve as a key contributor to ERP implementation and optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes through technology.